Khabibjon Kushiev | Sustainable Agriculture | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Khabibjon Kushiev | Sustainable Agriculture | Research Excellence Award

Scientific Research Institute of Agrobiotechnologies and Biochemistry Gulistan State University | Uzbekistan

Kushiev Khabibjon Kh. is a Professor and Doctor of Biological Sciences, serving as Director of the Research Institute of Agrobiotechnologies and Biochemistry at Gulistan State University. His academic background includes advanced training from leading international institutions such as the University of Göttingen, Moscow State University, and Shandong Academy. With extensive experience as Vice Rector, faculty head, and research leader, he has led numerous international and national projects. His research focuses on plant biotechnology, regenerative agriculture, soil salinity restoration, and food security. He has developed innovative “Smart Fertilizer” and green technologies. His contributions include scientific publications, global collaborations, and advancing sustainable agricultural systems.

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Guodong Liu | Plant Physiology | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Guodong Liu | Plant Physiology | Research Excellence Award

University of Florida | United States

Guodong Liu is an Associate Professor of Horticultural Sciences at University of Florida with extensive expertise in soil fertility and sustainable crop production. He earned his Ph.D. in Agronomy and Crop Science from Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences and holds advanced degrees in plant physiology. His academic career spans roles in the United States, China, and New Zealand, reflecting strong global research engagement. His work focuses on nutrient management, phosphorus dynamics, and climate-resilient agriculture. He holds patented innovations and has received recognition for advancing sustainable horticulture. His contributions continue to improve agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability worldwide.

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Alula Tafesse Shirko | Tropical Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Alula Tafesse Shirko | Tropical Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

Wolaita Sodo Agricultural College | Ethiopia

Dr. Alula Tafesse Shirko is an academic and researcher affiliated with Wolaita Sodo Agricultural College, Ethiopia. He holds advanced qualifications in agricultural sciences and has developed strong expertise through years of teaching, research, and institutional service. His professional experience includes contributing to agricultural education, mentoring students, and participating in research initiatives aimed at improving sustainable farming systems. His research interests focus on crop production, soil management, and climate-resilient agriculture. Dr. Shirko has received recognition for his contributions to academic excellence and applied agricultural research. He continues to advance knowledge that supports food security and rural development in Ethiopia.

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Deborah Onyancha | Sustainable Agriculture | Research Excellence Award

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Ms. Deborah Onyancha | Sustainable Agriculture | Research Excellence Award

University of Nairobi | Kenya

Deborah M. Onyancha is a Kenyan agroecosystems researcher and PhD candidate in Management of Agroecosystems and Environment at the University of Nairobi. She holds an MSc in Land and Water Management and a BSc in Agroecosystems Management. Her professional experience spans research and consultancy roles with IITA, CGIAR, ILRI, KEFRI, and environmental agencies, focusing on sustainable agricultural water management and agroecology. Her research interests include resilient agroecosystems, soil-water-biodiversity interactions, pollution mitigation, and climate adaptation in smallholder farming systems. She has received multiple fellowships and professional training awards and actively contributes to science-policy dialogue for sustainable and climate-resilient food systems.

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San Nyunt Nan | Sustainable Agriculture | Research Excellence Award

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Ms. San Nyunt Nan | Sustainable Agriculture | Research Excellence Award

National Taiwan University | Taiwan

Nan San Nyunt is an agricultural professional from a farming community with a strong focus on climate-smart agriculture, crop modeling, and sustainable farming practices. She earned her M.Sc. in Global Agriculture Technology and Genomic Science from National Taiwan University, where she conducted research on climate change risk assessment and adaptation strategies for potato production in Myanmar using the DSSAT model. Her bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science from Yezin Agricultural University involved experimental work on controlling root-knot nematodes in tomato crops. Nan has extensive experience working with NGOs and international organizations, leading farmer-centered initiatives, capacity-building programs, and agricultural innovation projects. She co-founded Taungthutada (TTTD), managing projects aimed at food security, women’s empowerment in agribusiness, and improving access to innovative agricultural services. Her roles include research assistant and teaching assistant at National Taiwan University, where she focuses on crop modeling, crop rotation simulations, and research manuscript preparation. She has presented her work at international conferences and published research on the impacts of climate change on potato production. Nan’s interests include crop modeling, agronomic research, climate adaptation strategies, and sustainable agricultural value chains. She has been recognized with the NTU-SEARCA Joint Scholarship for her academic and research excellence. Nan continues to bridge research and practice to advance climate-resilient agriculture.

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Jose González-Andújar | Invasive Plant Species | Editorial Board Member

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Prof. Dr. Jose González-Andújar | Invasive Plant Species | Editorial Board Member

Instituto de Agricultura Sostenible (CSIC) | Spain

Dr. José Luis González Andújar is a leading researcher in weed science and agroecology, currently serving as a senior scientist at the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) in the Institute for Sustainable Agriculture, Córdoba, Spain. He holds a PhD in Biological Sciences from the Complutense University of Madrid and has built an outstanding academic career. His scientific impact is reflected in an approximate, including the Weed Science Group and the Weed Agroecology Research Group (AGR-271), and has held major administrative roles such as Scientific Director of the International Laboratory on Global Change. His research focuses on weed ecology, population modelling, integrated weed management, decision-support tools, and climate-change impacts on agroecosystems. He has supervised numerous PhD and MSc theses, taught in more than 30 international courses, and served as guest or visiting professor across Europe and the Americas. Recognized widely for his contributions, he has received prestigious honors including the WSSA Honorary Member Award, OECD Fellowship, and several national research merit distinctions.

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Kattge, J., Bönisch, G., Díaz, S., Lavorel, S., Prentice, I. C., Leadley, P., … González-Andújar, J. L. (2020). TRY plant trait database–enhanced coverage and open access. Global Change Biology.

González-Andújar, J. L., & Fernández-Quintanilla, C. (1991). Modelling the population dynamics of Avena sterilis under dry-land cereal cropping systems. Journal of Applied Ecology.

Dorado, J., Sousa, E., Calha, I. M., González-Andújar, J. L., … (2009). Predicting weed emergence in maize crops under two contrasting climatic conditions. Weed Research.

Perry, J. N., & González-Andujar, J. L. (1993). Dispersal in a metapopulation neighbourhood model of an annual plant with a seedbank. Journal of Ecology.

González-Andújar, J. L., & Saavedra, M. (2003). Spatial distribution of annual grass weed populations in winter cereals. Crop Protection,

Harsimran Kaur | Agriculture Entomology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Harsimran Kaur | Agriculture Entomology | Best Researcher Award

KKIASR, Ganpat University | India

Dr Harsimran Kaur completed her M.Sc. (Entomology) from Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur, and earned her Ph.D. in Entomology from Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, where she graduated among the top of her department. With more than one and a half years of academic experience as an Assistant Professor of Entomology, she has demonstrated strong teaching and research capabilities. Her research interests focus on insect biodiversity in crop agro-ecosystems, host-plant resistance mechanisms—particularly antibiosis and antixenosis—against the whitefly Bemisia tabaci in upland cotton, development of eco-friendly pheromone traps using plant-based attractants for fruit-fly management, and the role of insect diversity in sustainable pest management and beekeeping in semi-arid regions of Gujarat. She has also served as NAAC Accreditation Coordinator, mentored undergraduate dissertations, and contributed to postgraduate curriculum development. Recognized for her academic excellence through the Young Entomologist Award (2023) and the Mrs Jaswant Kaur Bindra Fellowship (2020-2023), Dr Kaur has published several peer-reviewed papers and maintains an active research profile with an h-index of 1, total citations of 2, and 3 indexed publications, reflecting her growing impact in the field of agricultural entomology and sustainable crop protection.

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Kaur, H., Kumar, V., Pathak, D., & Sangha, M. K. (2025). Antixenosis: Mechanism of resistance to whitefly in upland cotton introgression lines. Arthropod–Plant Interactions.

Stephanie Coronado | Plant Ecology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Stephanie Coronado | Plant Ecology | Best Researcher Award

University of South Florida | United States

Stephanie M. Coronado is a postdoctoral fellow in the Geography and Environmental Science Program at the University of South Florida, where she began her appointment. She earned her PhD in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology from the University of Nevada, Reno holds a Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz (2013). Her research centers on ant–plant mutualisms, canopy ecology, tropical agroforestry and herbivore-community assembly — for example exploring how keystone ant species shape arboreal ant diversity and how plant–ant mutualists influence caterpillar communities. She has published peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution and Biotropica, and has additional manuscripts in preparation for submission to high-impact journals. Her research contributions include investigations of species-pool effects, ontogeny of mutualistic ant-plants, and agroecological biodiversity patterns. Recognized for her work with awards such as the Outstanding Graduate Student Assistant Award (University of Nevada, Reno, 2024) and the Diana Hadley-Lynch Scholarship (2023-24), she also contributes as a peer-reviewer for multiple ecology and entomology journals. In her ongoing career she aims to deepen our mechanistic understanding of how biotic interactions drive diversity patterns under global change.

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Coronado, S. M., López-Muñoz, R., Morris, J. R., & Jiménez-Soto, E. (2025). A keystone ant species drives patterns of arboreal ant diversity in the canopy of a tropical coffee agroforest. Myrmecological News.

Coronado, S. M., Vincent, A. G., Pozos, F. H., Espinoza Siezar, L. A., & Pringle, E. G. (2025). Challenges in the early ontogeny of a mutualistic plant: Resource availability and plant defense in juvenile Cecropia ant-plants. Biotropica.

Villamarín-Cortez, S., Hankin, L., Coronado, S. M., Macdonald, J., & Noriega, J. A. (2022). Diversity and distribution patterns of Ecuador’s dung beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeinae). Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution.

Samuel Agele | Plant Physiology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Samuel Agele | Plant Physiology | Best Researcher Award

Federal University of Technology, akure | Nigeria

Professor Samuel Ohikhena Agele is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of plant environmental physiology and agronomy, currently serving as a Professor and Lead Researcher at the Department of Crop, Soil & Pest Management, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. He holds a B.Agric., M.Sc. in Desert Science, Ph.D. in Crop Physiology, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Protected Crops & Irrigation. With over 25 Master’s and 20 Ph.D. theses successfully supervised, his academic leadership is well recognized. Professor Agele has held significant administrative roles, including Head of Department (2013–2016) and Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Africa, Toru Orua (2017–2019). His research interests encompass soil-plant-climate interactions, conservation agriculture, ecological restoration, and the domestication of medicinal plant species. He has contributed extensively to literature, authoring numerous journal articles and book chapters. His work has been recognized by various professional associations, including the International Horticultural Science Society and the Soil Science Society of Nigeria. Professor Agele’s research has garnered over 390 citations, reflecting his significant impact in his field. His publication count stands at 34, with a predicted h-index of 13.

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Akinseye, F. M., Adam, M., Agele, S. O., Hoffmann, M. P., Traore, P. C. S., & [others]. (2017). Assessing crop model improvements through comparison of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) simulation models: A case study of West African varieties. Field Crops Research, 

Akinseye, F. M., Ajeigbe, H. A., Traore, P. C. S., Agele, S. O., Zemadim, B., & [others]. (2020). Improving sorghum productivity under changing climatic conditions: A modelling approach. Field Crops Research,

Agele, S. O., Iremiren, G. O., & Ojeniyi, S. O. (2000). Effects of tillage and mulching on the growth, development and yield of late-season tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) in the humid south of Nigeria. The Journal of Agricultural Science, 

Lajide, L., Adedire, C. O., Muse, W. A., & Agele, S. O. (1998). Insecticidal activity of powders of some Nigerian plants against the maize weevil (Sitophilus zeamais Motsch.). The Journal of Agricultural Science, 

Agele, S. O., Iremiren, G. O., & Ojeniyi, S. O. (1999). Effects of plant density and mulching on the performance of late-season tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) in southern Nigeria. The Journal of Agricultural Science, 

Rattan Lal | Soil Science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Rattan Lal | Soil Science | Best Researcher Award

The Ohio State University | United States

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🎓 Education

Dr. Lal earned his B.Sc. in Agriculture (1963) from PAU, India, followed by an M.Sc. in Soils (1965) from IARI, New Delhi. He completed his Ph.D. in Soils (1968) at The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA. He has received multiple honorary doctorates from globally recognized institutions, underscoring his academic impact.

💼 Professional Experience

Dr. Lal has served in numerous high-impact roles, including Director of the Carbon Management and Sequestration Center (OSU), Chair of the Scientific Advisory Board for the U.S. Department of Defense (2023–2024), and Member of the Board for International Food and Agricultural Development (BIFAD, 2022–2025). He has held academic and research positions across continents—India, Australia, Nigeria, Germany, and the USA. He is also affiliated with institutions such as the UNCCD, IUSS, and IFDC and continues to influence global soil and environmental policy through advisory roles.

🏛️ Academic and Scientific Citations

Dr. Lal has been Editor-in-Chief of Advances in Soil Science, Encyclopedia of Soil Science, and Soil & Tillage Research. He has authored or co-authored thousands of scientific papers and reports, contributing to major IPCC assessments and global initiatives like “4 per Thousand.” His citation metrics place him among the top-ranked agricultural scientists globally.

🧪 Technical Skills

Expertise in soil physics, carbon sequestration, climate change mitigation, sustainable land management, agroecology, and nutrient cycling. He is proficient in both field and lab-based methodologies, modeling carbon fluxes, and advising on large-scale environmental assessments.

🎓 Teaching Experience

A lifelong educator, Dr. Lal has taught soil science at The Ohio State University since 1989, mentoring countless graduate students and researchers worldwide. He has served as an Adjunct Professor at several institutions, including the Indian Agricultural Research Institute and the University of Iceland, influencing agricultural education across borders.

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Lal’s research spans soil health, soil carbon dynamics, climate change adaptation and mitigation, food security, ecosystem restoration, and sustainable agriculture. His interdisciplinary approach connects soil science with climate resilience, human health, and global development.

📖Publications

INTEGRATION OF COMPOST WITH MINERAL NPK FERTILIZERS FOR IMPROVING WHEAT YIELD AND SOIL HEALTH

  • Authors: Abdul A. Basir, Sikandar S. Iqbal, Muhammad M. Adnan, Zeki Z. Erden, Ayman El A.E. Sabagh

  • Journal: Pakistan Journal of Botany

  • Year: 2025

No-till systems restore soil organic carbon stock in Brazilian biomes and contribute to the climate solution

  • Authors: João Carlos De Moraes J.C.D.M. Sá, Rattan A. R.A. Lal, Klaus E. K.E. Lorenz, Daniel Ruiz Potma D.R.P. Gonçalves, Jeankleber J. Bortoluzzi

  • Journal: Science of the Total Environment

  • Year: 2025

Soil organic carbon stock for carbon credit in smallholder farms

  • Authors: Toru T. Nakajima, Fune F. Mizumoto, Mei M. Akiyama, Carla C. Gavilán, Rattan A. R.A. Lal

  • Journal: Agrosystems, Geosciences and Environment

  • Year: 2025

Restoring Soil Organic Matter Content for Managing Soil Health in Africa’s Agroecoregions

  • Author: Rattan A. R.A. Lal

  • Journal: Egyptian Journal of Soil Science

  • Year: 2025

Effects of biochar and cover crops on physical properties of two soils in Ohio

  • Authors: Sandhya S. Karki, Raj Kumar R.K. Shrestha, Rattan A. R.A. Lal, Klaus E. K.E. Lorenz, Laura E. L.E. Lindsey

  • Journal: Soil Science Society of America Journal

  • Year: 2025